This Week at the State Capitol: Mar. 30 - April 4

April 3, 2014 3:06 PM

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Pat Buck of New Hampshire dressed as lady liberty leads a Capital District Citizens rally in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in McCutcheon v Federal Election Commission on Wednesday April 2, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Pat Buck of New Hampshire dressed as lady liberty leads a Capital District Citizens rally in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in McCutcheon v Federal Election Commission on Wednesday April 2, 2014 in ... more

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Matt Edge of Berne, left, and Miranda Sehl of Albany take part in a Capital District Citizens rally in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in McCutcheon v Federal Election Commission outside the Capitol on Wednesday April 2, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Matt Edge of Berne, left, and Miranda Sehl of Albany take part in a Capital District Citizens rally in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in McCutcheon v Federal Election Commission outside the Capitol ... more

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Capital District Citizens rally in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in McCutcheon v Federal Election Commission outside the Capitol on Wednesday April 2, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Capital District Citizens rally in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in McCutcheon v Federal Election Commission outside the Capitol on Wednesday April 2, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times ... more

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OGS worker Ed Engel, left, guides a marble capital to a waiting flatbed trailer Wednesday April, 2, 2014, to be transported to storage from Wolfert's Roost Country Club in Albany, N.Y. The capitals once toped columns on the former Capitol building of 1808. The building was torn down in 1883 and the columns were gifted to Gov. Hill. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union) less

OGS worker Ed Engel, left, guides a marble capital to a waiting flatbed trailer Wednesday April, 2, 2014, to be transported to storage from Wolfert's Roost Country Club in Albany, N.Y. The capitals once toped ... more

OGS workers Ed Engel, left, and jeff Peck, right, guide a marble capital to a waiting flatbed trailer Apr. 2, 2014, to be transported to storage from Wolfert's Roost Country Club in Albany, N.Y. The capitals once toped columns on the former Capitol building of 1808. The building was torn down in 1883 and the columns were gifted to Gov. Hill. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union) less

OGS workers Ed Engel, left, and jeff Peck, right, guide a marble capital to a waiting flatbed trailer Apr. 2, 2014, to be transported to storage from Wolfert's Roost Country Club in Albany, N.Y. The capitals ... more

OGS worker Ed Engel, right, guides a marbel capital column to a waiting flatbed trailer Wednesday, April 2, 2014, to be transported to storage from Wolfert's Roost Country Club in Albany, N.Y. The capitals once toped columns on the former Capitol building of 1808. The building was torn down in 1883 and the columns were gifted to Gov. Hill. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union) less

OGS worker Ed Engel, right, guides a marbel capital column to a waiting flatbed trailer Wednesday, April 2, 2014, to be transported to storage from Wolfert's Roost Country Club in Albany, N.Y. The capitals ... more

Assemblylmember Claudia Tenney, left, speaks in support of the United Mine Workers of America local 717 as second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Assemblylmember Claudia Tenney, left, speaks in support of the United Mine Workers of America local 717 as second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino speaks during a gun rights rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the sales of some popular guns like the AR-15. The law championed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been criticized as unconstitutional by some gun rights activists. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) less

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino speaks during a gun rights rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that ... more

Carl Paladino, businessman and political activist from Buffalo, speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Carl Paladino, businessman and political activist from Buffalo, speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Donald Trump is seen on the side of the stage before he speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Donald Trump is seen on the side of the stage before he speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

Donald Trump is seen on the side of the stage before he speaks to a... Photo-6104746.83071 - Times Union

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Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Donald Trump, left, stands with Carl Pasquale Paladino, businessman and political activist from Buffalo, after he spoke to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Donald Trump, left, stands with Carl Pasquale Paladino, businessman and political activist from Buffalo, after he spoke to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire ... more

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times ... more

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino speaks to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times ... more

Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard speaks waits on the side of the stage to speak to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard speaks waits on the side of the stage to speak to a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Lead singer Dave Bray and his patriotic rock group Madison Rising perform in front of a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Lead singer Dave Bray and his patriotic rock group Madison Rising perform in front of a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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The patriotic rock group Madison Rising performs in front of a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

The patriotic rock group Madison Rising performs in front of a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Vendors sell t-shirts as second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Vendors sell t-shirts as second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Joe Sarsfield of Watervliet listens to the patriotic rock group Madison Rising perform in front of a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Joe Sarsfield of Watervliet listens to the patriotic rock group Madison Rising perform in front of a crowd of second amendment advocates rallying against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April ... more

A woman is seen carrying flags reading "Come and Take It" as second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

A woman is seen carrying flags reading "Come and Take It" as second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times ... more

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A truck with flags is seen parked outside the Capitol as second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

A truck with flags is seen parked outside the Capitol as second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

A truck with flags is seen parked outside the Capitol as second... Photo-6104763.83071 - Times Union

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Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the... Photo-6104765.83071 - Times Union

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Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the Empire State Plaza Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

Second amendment advocates rally against the NY SAFE Act at the... Photo-6104500.83071 - Times Union

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A gun rights activist holds a sign during a rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the sales of some popular guns like the AR-15. The law championed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been criticized as unconstitutional by some gun rights activists. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) less

A gun rights activist holds a sign during a rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the sales of some popular ... more

Photo: Mike Groll, AP

A gun rights activist holds a sign during a rally at the Empire... Photo-6104499.83071 - Times Union

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Donald Trump, left, and Carl Paladino, who ran for governor of New York as a Republican in 2010, speak during a gun rights rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the sales of some popular guns like the AR-15. The law championed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been criticized as unconstitutional by some gun rights activists. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) less

Donald Trump, left, and Carl Paladino, who ran for governor of New York as a Republican in 2010, speak during a gun rights rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists ... more

Photo: Mike Groll, AP

Donald Trump, left, and Carl Paladino, who ran for governor of New... Photo-6104494.83071 - Times Union

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Donald Trump speaks during a gun rights rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the sales of some popular guns like the AR-15. The law championed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been criticized as unconstitutional by some gun rights activists. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) less

Donald Trump speaks during a gun rights rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the sales of some popular guns ... more

Photo: Mike Groll, AP

Donald Trump speaks during a gun rights rally at the Empire State... Photo-6104495.83071 - Times Union

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A gun rights activist faces the state Capitol during a gun rights rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the sales of some popular guns like the AR-15. The law championed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been criticized as unconstitutional by some gun rights activists. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) less

A gun rights activist faces the state Capitol during a gun rights rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the ... more

Photo: Mike Groll, AP

A gun rights activist faces the state Capitol during a gun rights... Photo-6104496.83071 - Times Union

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Gun rights activists recite the Pledge of Allegiance during a rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. The activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the sales of some popular guns like the AR-15. The law championed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been criticized as unconstitutional by some gun rights activists. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) less

Gun rights activists recite the Pledge of Allegiance during a rally at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. The activists are seeking a repeal of a 2013 state law that outlawed the ... more